Abstract
This chapter focuses on the clinical application of serologic abnormalities in aiding the diagnosis, in assessing disease activity, and prognosis including involvement of specific organs. Autoantibodies, various serum proteins, novel serologic and other important laboratory tests that are available in most clinical laboratories, and promising tests are discussed.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Dubois' Lupus Erythematosus and Related Syndromes |
Publisher | Elsevier |
Pages | 673-692 |
Number of pages | 20 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9780323932325 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 2024 |
Keywords
- anti-CCP antibodies
- anti-Smith antibodies
- anti-dsDNA
- antinuclear antibodies
- anti–U1-RNP
- cryoglobulins
- rheumatoid factor
- serum complement
- serum immunoglobulins
- serum proteins